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Access Driver Rehab Specialists

This is the only program in BC that offers a mobile service. They offer Functional Driving Evaluations, Training, and Driver Rehabilitation in either a sedan or high tech (electronic controls) ...

604 263-5218

Accessible Parking Spots in Vancouver

This City of Vancouver webpage shows the location of all the designated accessible parking spaces in Vancouver. If you have a vehicle with a valid SPARC permit, you can park ...

Accessible Taxis in BC

Find out which BC communities have accessible taxis.

Accessible Transportation Vancouver

This document contains information about accessible transportation, including public transportation, in Vancouver.

Adapt Solutions

Adapt Solutions has a variety of products to help people get into and out of vehicles more easily. They have folding transfer boards and a variety of lifts and transfer ...

Alliance Mobility Solutions

Find out about accessories for van conversions in Richmond.

604 370-7004

BC Laws Accessible Taxis

If you're curious about the regulations governing accessible taxis, this site lays out the law in BC.

Care & Company

This company provides personal care services, housekeeping, meal prep, and accompanied transportation using a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Serves Vancouver Island.

250 382-2328

Care for a Lift

Find out more about services offered on the Sunshine Coast.

604 747-2273

Community Therapists

Contact Community Therapists for a private driving assessment or for a range of other private rehabilitation services.

604-681-9293

Delta Wheelchair Van Rentals

Contact Barb, a person with a spinal cord injury, for more information about renting accessible vans in the Lower Mainland. Vans have side entry and optional swivel seats for driver ...

604 597-3336

Drive Able – driver assessments

The Holy Family Hospital's Drive Able driver rehabilitation service does driver assessments.

604 322-2653

Driver Medical Fitness

Find out more about how fitness to drive is determined in BC.

Driver Rehab

VCH and GF Strong Rehabilitation offer assessments and driver training. To qualify into the program, candidates must be at least 16 years of age and have a physical disability, or ...

604 737-6207

Droplet Camping Trailer

DROPLET trailer is wheelchair-friendly, light weight, and has a sleeping space and kitchenette.

604-729-1761

Electric Alpine Biking

Find out about this e-bike rental and shuttle company that has accessible options.

Enhanced Road Assessment Policy Superintendent of Motor Vehicles

This document outlines the restrictions that may be put on a person’s license based on medical conditions that impact a person’s driving. Common restrictions include the requirement to use a ...

EV Fast Charging Design & Operational Guidelines – BC Hydro

These guidelines include information about making charging stations accessible to people with disabilities.

EZ Lock Docking System for Wheelchair Vans

EZ Lock docking system for wheelchair vans allows a wheelchair user to secure their chair and drive a van while remaining in their wheelchair.

Federal Gas Tax Rebate for People with Disabilities

This application explains the Federal Gas Tax Rebate program, who is eligible and how to submit the application.

Freedom Motors

Freedom Motors converts many types of vehicles in the USA including specialty vehicles like the TP Cruiser and Honda Element .

fuelService App

fuelService is a new free app that helps drivers get full-service gas at self-serve stations

Full Service at Husky Stations

Find gas stations that offer additional services to motorists with disabilities. It’s best to call ahead to ensure that they can offer full service, as this is not a service ...

ICBC Autoplan Disability Discount

ICBC offers a discount to people with disabilities who have been approved for the Provincial Fuel Gas Tax rebate program.

ICBC Enhanced Care

ICBC has launched Enhanced Care coverage. This new care-based insurance model provides British Columbians who have been injured in a crash on or after May 1, 2021, with access to ...

ICBC Rules for Motorized Wheelchairs

Find out about the rules and responsibilities of those who use power wheelchairs or scooters for transportation in BC.

IFT Inter Facility Transport

Find out about patient transport services in the Okanagan.

250 860-0682

Inspections for Wheelchair-Adapted Vehicles

Though rarely enforced, wheelchair-converted vehicles can be forced to undergo a commercial vehicle inspection to get insurance in BC.

250 952-0577

Island Health Travel assistance for non-emergency medical care – wheelchair users transportation

Find out more about Island Health's transportation network supporting people in many rural and remote regions.

JR Rehab Services

Find out about driver evaluation services in Langley.

604 254-0444

List of Companies that Do Vehicle Conversions

This document contains a listing of companies that can convert vehicles for use by someone in a wheelchair.

List of Companies that Rent Accessible Vans in BC

The following are companies that rent accessible vans (with a lift or a ramp) in BC. Some include hand controls in their vehicles but check with each company prior to ...

Mahadev Vans

Find out about buying or renting accessible vehicles.

Medi-Van Canada

This company provides non-emergency wheelchair accessible transport services in the Victoria area.

Meridian Rehabilitation Consulting

Offers functional driving assessments from the main office in Vernon; also has satellite offices in Kamloops, Kelowna, and Penticton.

250 542-3089

Mobility Works Adapted Vehicle Getting Started Guide

This guide is a section of US company Mobility Works 7 Steps to Adapted Vehicle funding. The funding part of this brochure is US based and not of use to ...

Modo Car Sharing

Find out about car sharing with an accessible van.

604 685-1393

Nanaimo and Region Disability Resource Centre

The Nanaimo Disability Resource Centre offers programs to support people with disabilities.

250 758-5547

Parking Charges in BC Communities

Every BC community has different rules for charging people with disabilities for parking. As we learn about the rules in different communities, we will post them here. For information on ...

Parking Mobility

This site has information about how to report and enforce parking violations, including information on mobile apps.

People in Motion – Disability Parking Permits

People In Motion works with other permit issuers to ensure alignment of policy, rules and regulations and good communication across the province in support of the individuals who qualify to ...

250 376-7878

People in Motion – Kelowna

People in Motion in Kelowna is a local volunteer driven not-for-profit organization. They provide a variety of recreation and employment programs for people with disabilities.

250 861-3302

Provincial Fuel Tax Rebate Program

Find out whether you can qualify to receive a refund on the provincial fuel tax you pay for your motor vehicle.

1-250-410-0373

Sidewinder Conversions and Mobility

Vehicle conversions, sales, used vehicles, and rentals.

604 792-2082

Silver Cross Automotive

Silver Cross Automotive is a leading Canadian dealer for accessible transportation including side and rear entry minivans, full-sized wheelchair vans, vehicle lifts and mobility adaptations for all types of vehicles. ...

SPARC BC Parking Pass Application

SPARC BC provides parking permits to individuals in BC who require accessible parking spots.

604 718-7744

Taxi Saver Program

Many BC communities have taxi saver programs for people with disabilities. These programs allow door-to-door service during hours when handyDART services are not running.

250 995-5618

Vehicle Tax Exemption

This BC Ministry of Finance document outlines exemptions on vehicle taxes.

Veigel Hand Controls

Find out about the range of options for hand controls with Veigel.

Wheelchair Locking System for Vans

Locking and tie downs for wheelchairs in vans.

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